May 2008 - Jan 2010

young persons mentor

woodlands/Prospects care

Worked with team members to ensure the health and well being of young people to the requirements of policies and standards

Developed diplomacy and ethical skills when confronted with difficult and challenging behaviour

Experienced better ways of communication with people and professionals

Mar 1999 - Apr 2009

Contractor

CTD

Self-Employed Tiling Contractor, March 1999 - april 2009

Experience with all types of material for application on surfaces (stone, marble, granite, glass, travertine)

Duties of self administration and liaison with clients, developers and site agents to ensure work is completed at a high standard and on budget

Experienced all types of construction from large housing developments and apartments in various parts of the country to small conservation projects and domestic properties

Good marketing strategies and knowledge of sales

Skills

Skills

Personal skills

Personal Skills
· My experiences from freelancing have helped me understand the importance of effective communication with clients, professionals and colleagues.
· Having dealt with small private projects and large scale developers I have gained a broad experience in meeting deadlines and time scales for different contracts to meet customer expectations.
· Problem Solving
· Communication
· Team working
· Using initiative
· Ability to work under pressure
· Budget management

Technical skills

Technical Skills
Competent in AUTOCAD 2010 software and office software for Windows and also competent using Sketchup.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
Competent understanding various forms of contract (JCT05, NEC3)
Good knowledge of the building regulations and planning proposal system
Good knowledge of accountancy software SAGE

Summary

Architectural Technologist graduate with a balance of practical and academic qualities. Enthusiastic, methodical and creative attributes with a positive work ethic to provide a logical approach to challenges. Confident and well structured organisational team member as demonstrated by several successful projects at university and in a working environment. Flexible and motivated to strive for continual personal development and achievement.

Objective

My main objective is to seek opportunities to improve my CPD and continue with the development of my chartership for the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).